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Term 1 2425 Herbert Morrison Newsletter Issue 34 Thursday 5th September 2024
WELCOME WOMBAT CLASS
WELCOME WOMBAT CLASS
We have had a joyous start to the Autumn Term. Welcome to Wombat Class, our new Reception children, who have settled in so well. We are pleased that Herbert Morrison is such a popular school. The Friends of Herbert Morrison will be holding a welcome morning event on Friday 13th September at 9am. Please come and join us to welcome new Friends to the Herbert Morrison Family.
New staff members
Welcome to Mr Samuel - a Teaching Assistant based in Year 6 and also to Miss Nathalie our new Family Support Worker based in the office and supporting the Government directive on attendance monitoring.
Thank you to all the parents and children who have given the staff such a warm welcome back.
Mrs Peake - Headteacher
School Uniform
School Uniform
Thank you for making sure your children are smart and ready for learning by following the school uniform guidance.
Marks and Spencers have informed us that they are not intending to continue with MandSyouruniform. There may be limited supply. Meanwhile MyClothing is able to provide the logo items. All other items can be purchased from any retailer.
Please note your child's PE day; they must come into school wearing the school uniform of the logo golden polo shirt and black shorts/leggings/joggers. Children can wear trainers to school ONLY on PE days.
Year 5 are going swimming this term. Please note that all children MUST wear a swimhat. Please ensure your child has goggles if they need them.
PE DAYS for this TERM
PE DAYS for this TERM
Year 1 modelling how to wear the perfect uniform.
Year 6 modelling how to wear a PE kit.
please name every item of clothing
please name every item of clothing
Following our much needed clear-out of all unclaimed uniform, we have decided that the new protocol at the end of every half term going forward will be to take unclaimed items for recycling. As such, please can we ask you to be very diligent in naming your children’s items as we really do make every effort to reunite everybody with their things when it’s possible! We can’t however be responsible for keeping items over holiday periods so we do appreciate your support with this.
CLASS PARENT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
CLASS PARENT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
Please make the time to meet with your class teacher next week to discuss both general reminders and specific year group priorities.
Attendance Matters so give it 100%
Attendance Matters so give it 100%
School starts at 8.50am and ends at 3.30pm - please be punctual.
School starts at 8.50am and ends at 3.30pm - please be punctual.
See the school website for more information
Term Dates for Academic Year 2024-2025
Term Dates for Academic Year 2024-2025
Classes open at 8.50am. The usual school closing is 3.25-3.30pm except for end of term 2, 4, 6 and Parents evening.
2pm closing on last day of term: 20/12, 04/04 and 18/07 and Parents Evenings: dates 10/10, 13/03, 08/07
TEACHER - 3 INSET days 02/09, 11/10 and 14/03 school closed to children
Please make sure you do not book holidays in term times and make appointments during holiday breaks or after school. Children are in school for 190 days a year - that leaves 175 for holidays, appointments and family time.
Bank and public holidays
25 December
Wednesday
Christmas Day
26 December
Thursday
Boxing Day
1 January
Wednesday
New Year’s Day
18 April
Friday
Good Friday
21 April
Monday
Easter Monday
5 May
Monday
Early May bank holiday
26 May
Monday
Spring bank holiday
25 August
Monday
Summer bank holiday
Dates for your diary
Dates for your diary
TERM 1 DATES
New Reception Class start dates are staggered - please only attend on your allocated day
Mon 9th Sept - Greenhouse clubs start this week - more clubs expected to be confirmed soon
Mon 9th Sept - 3.30 Year 1 Meet the Teacher Meeting in Yr1 Class - Phonics update - letter sent
Tues 10th Sept - Year 5 Swimming Starts - must wear a hat - letter sent
Tuesday 10th Sept - 3.30 Year 2 Meet the Teacher Meeting in Yr2 Class - SATs update - letter sent
Wednesday 11th Sept - 3.30 Year 3+4 Meet the Teacher Meeting in the Hall - Multiplication Test Check update - letter sent
Thursday 12th Sept - 3.30 Year 5+6 Meet the Teacher Meeting in the Hall - SATs update - letter sent
Friday 13th Sept - 9am PTA Welcome Meeting in the Hall/Cabin
Mon 7th Oct - Flu vaccine for yrs R-6 ( opt in )
Wed 9th Oct - 9-10am Black History Open Morning
Thurs 10th Oct - Parents Evening - children collected at 2pm
Fri 11th Oct - INSET - School Closed to Children
Fri 25th Oct - Own Clothes Fundraising day
2 WEEK DIARY
ONLINE SAFETY WEEK
ONLINE SAFETY WEEK
Be Smart with a heart
Ask your child what SMART means for online safety. All classes have reviewed online safety including good online behaviour and attitudes. Please speak to your child about online safety: this poster is a good starting point. Find out what they already know about staying safe online - you will be impressed!
Time
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talk
Values
Values
We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
VALUE OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Do you follow the same 'good manners' values outside of school?
Well Being - Back to school support
Well Being - Back to school support
The National Online Safety #WakeupWednesday is included on our X ( aka Twitter ) @HerbMorrPriSch.
For many children and young people, change can be hard to process – and this is no different when the time comes for them to return to school. After such a long stretch of time away, they may begin to feel creeping doubts over their lessons, their teachers, their routines, or even any friends they haven’t seen over the summer.
Parents, educators, and other trusted adults play a vital role for these children, and it is extremely important to know how to effectively support young people through this potentially difficult time. This free guide offers you expert advice on how to lend a hand to youngsters returning to education, and details what you can do to make this transition as easy as possible.
Sources
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/supporting-school-transitions/
LUNCH MENU
LUNCH MENU
The lunch menus are on a 3 week rota - please find the Monday date at the top to know what will be on offer for the week. There are 3 menus to see below. Yum!
Please note that there has been a change to the Friday Fish vs Fish fingers following a democratic vote led by the children. Fish will be for 2 weeks and Fish fingers will be for 1 week out of the 3 as 30% votes for the fish fingers and 60% votes for fish!
Need to know more ....
Need to know more ....
Find out more about the school on the school website or visit our online X page.
Click on Herbert Morrison for the School Website or X to go to the school X ( formally known as Twitter) page.
Please support the PTA to support the school with this easy and helpful fundraising tip - https://www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk/PTA-Fundraising/
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